How to deal with the pressure of perfection

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The pressure to look perfect leads many women to undergo cosmetic procedures. Clinical Psychologist Dr Zac Elizabeth Buchanan is encouraging women to feel empowered without the need to change.


New research reveals the pressure to look good leads a quarter of all women to undergo a cosmetic procedure, with one in five undergoing invasive treatments. In fact, two-thirds of women admit that the overwhelming source of this pressure comes from their own high expectations.

“Beauty should not come at the expense of your self-worth, a woman should treat herself with love, kindness and accept that she doesn't have to be 100% perfect,” says Clinical Psychologist Dr Zac Elizabeth Buchanan.


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